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Viaggi d’affari, BTT Uvet: “Continua la crescita”

💸 Business travel maintains an upward trend in 2025, with the BTT Travel Value index by Uvet Group reaching 108 in January, marking an 8% rise from 2019. Transactions also grew to 81, while the average expense increased by 6 points from January 2024, with a BTT value of 132. The average flight expense rose by 4.3%, driven by an 11.3% surge in intercontinental flights. European flights increased by 6%, domestic flights remained stable at a 2.3% growth, and the hotel sector saw a 5.7% rise in average spending. The rail sector's average spending went up by 3.6%, while car rental experienced a slight decline of -1.8%.
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Saudia amplia il network, tra le nuove mete Venezia

✈️ Saudia, the flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, announced new destinations for 2025, including Venice, and an expansion to Vienna, Larnaca, Athens, Heraklion, Nice, Malaga, Antalya, Bali, El Alamein, and Salalah. In 2024, Saudia saw a 16% increase in international passengers. Ibrahim Al-Omar, Director General of Saudia Group, highlights the expansion's aim to offer exceptional travel experiences. The fleet, currently at 147 Boeing and Airbus aircraft, will add 118 new planes in the coming years.
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Neom svela la città del futuro in Arabia Saudita: primo step Hidden Marina

🏗️ Neom, the futuristic city in Saudi Arabia, covering 26,500 sq km, is seeing continuous construction with a total cost of $500 billion. Recently announced, The Line's first phase, Hidden Marina, will extend 2.5 km, rise 500 meters, and house over 200,000 residents across 21 million sq meters. Additionally, Neom has signed a deal for a $5 billion AI data center set to launch by 2028 with a 1.5 gigawatt capacity.
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Il Tar: “Terme solo se l’acqua è termale”

🛀 A ruling by the Lazio Regional Administrative Court has established that only wellness centers using "thermal waters with recognized therapeutic efficacy" can be called "spas". The judgment follows an appeal by Terme e Grandi Alberghi di Sirmione Spa after the Antitrust Authority archived a report of 'unfair commercial practice' against QC Terme for using the term 'spa' improperly. The Antitrust Authority must now reopen the case, adhering to the court's principles. President Giacomo Gnutti emphasizes the importance of therapeutic recognition of thermal waters and transparency towards consumers.
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Seabourn in Nord Europa per le nuove crociere ultralusso

🌎 Seabourn introduces luxury cruises for summer 2025, offering nine itineraries from May to August, covering over 40 destinations in 12 countries, ranging from 7 to 24 days. Key locations include the British Isles, Norwegian fjords, Icelandic coast, with departures from Dover, Reykjavik, and Greenock. The Seabourn Sojourn's season ends with a 24-day 'Route of The Vikings' from Dover to Montreal. In 2026, Seabourn Ovation will visit over 60 destinations in 16 countries from May to August, with trips from 7 to 22 days. Notable journeys include a 14-day trip to Cape North on May 16 and June 13, 2026, with the latter coinciding with the summer solstice, and a 14-day “West Ireland Gems & Solar Eclipse” cruise from Dover to Reykjavik on August 8, 2026, to view the total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026. The season wraps with the 22-day "Fire & Ice Passage" cruise, concluding in New York City.
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Il 2025 di Boscolo: novità Sudamerica e viaggi ‘in diretta’

🏖 Boscolo's Commercial Director Salvatore Sicuso confirms an increase in group travel with a 2024 revenue of approximately €115 million. Boscolo offers 18 monographic catalogs for 2025, curated by destination managers. Long-haul destinations like Japan, the United States, and unexpectedly, Vietnam, are increasingly popular, with expanded programming for Central and South America. Despite a focus on long-haul, Boscolo's core business remains Italy and Europe, aiming to be the largest Italian DMC selling Europe, with direct programming. The company targets travelers around 50 years old and offers Active tours for a younger demographic.
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Flixbus diventa mobility partner del Giubileo

🚌 Flixbus partnered with the Vatican for the Jubilee 2025, becoming a mobility partner. During the Jubilee until January 2026, FlixBus offers discounts to travelers from 180 cities across Italy to Rome. Discounts are accessed via the "Iubilaeum25" app and a "pilgrim card." Additional benefits for events like the Youth Jubilee will be available. Cesare Neglia, managing director of FlixBus Italia, highlights the initiative's convenience and sustainability.
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Boeing, rotta verso l’India: la grande occasione

🛫 India is projected to need 2,835 aircraft over the next 20 years due to its rapidly expanding aviation market. Boeing is closely monitoring opportunities in India, a region where competition from Chinese Comac might be less intense. The growing demand for flights in India is linked to the improving quality of life, with Boeing's commercial director for India, Ashwin Naidu, noting the increased need for efficient aircraft to meet this demand.
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Preatoni Group quotato alla Borsa di Parigi

🏦 Ernesto Preatoni, associated with the tour operating sector, listed Preatoni Group on the Paris Stock Exchange, specifically on the Euronext Access+ market segment for startups and SMEs with high growth potential. This debut was reported by La Repubblica. Initially planned for October 2022, the listing was delayed due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Preatoni has also contributed to the tourism industry through Domina, developing Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, and ventured into Myanmar about a decade ago.
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